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Cape Coral Animal Shelter | Looking for a loving home | July 12

Jingle (Buster) is a 3 to 5-year-old male. He absolutely adores people and thrives on making new friends wherever he goes. Whether it's a wag of his tail or a gentle nuzzle, he is always eager to spread some canine cheer. Now, here's the thing -- he may be a large breed dog, but don't let ...

Lee Health Guest Column | Water safety and drowning prevention tips for all ages

Southwest Florida is known for its beautiful coastline along the Gulf of Mexico. Many people live here to enjoy the water and the weather, which is ideal for most of the year to enjoy a nice swim, boat trip or other water activity. Being vigilant about water safety and drowning prevention will help keep us and our loved ones safe. More children who are 1 to 4 years old die from drowning than any other cause of death. For children who are 5 to 14 years old, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death after motor vehicle crashes. Drownings happen quickly and ...

Garden Club of Cape Coral | Rain lilies – our summer treat

We are so lucky to be here to enjoy the bounty of flowers that the summer rains bring! Most of the year, rain lilies look like grass, about a foot tall, and go totally unnoticed. They can be mowed if in your lawn. They have a bulb the size of a small radish several inches below the surface ...

Homing In: Overall April home sales solid, sellers continue reducing prices

It is good to be back after an unexpected three-week hiatus following a run in with the bottom rung of a ladder, with the resulting gravitational pull leading to a new hip. We will pick up where we left off, beginning with the April market numbers for Cape Coral single-family homes. The ...

Guest Column | It’s summertime. Why isn’t the living easier?

When temperatures rise in the summer, so can anxiety and stress. Juggling jobs, bored children and often hard-to-find, expensive childcare can impact summer sun and fun. For many, it becomes difficult to view summer through rose-colored glasses. Why is summer so stressful and what can be done ...